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| Jun 25 2025 | The Diamondbacks placed Vargas on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas suffered the injury in Tuesday's game versus the White Sox when he was hit by a pitch. He's been fitted with a walking boot and will miss the next several weeks of action. Blaze Alexander was called up from Triple-A Reno to absorb Vargas' spot on the roster. |
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| Jun 24 2025 | Vargas was removed from Tuesday's game against the White Sox with a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas took a pitch off his foot during the second inning of Tuesday's contest but remained in the game until the fourth. A trip to the injured list is likely in the 33-year-old's future, though there's currently no telling how long he'll be sidelined. |
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| Jun 21 2025 | Vargas started at second base and went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, three RBI and two additional runs scored in Friday's 14-8 win over Colorado. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas' two-run homer in the fifth inning snapped a 7-7 tie. It was the first home run of the season for Vargas, who was summoned from Triple-A Reno on May 29. Friday's start was just his fourth start (sixth appearance) in 20 games with the Diamondbacks. |
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| May 29 2025 | Vargas signed a major-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Thursday, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas opted out of his minor-league deal with Arizona on Tuesday but will now return to the organization on a big-league deal, replacing Jordan Lawlar on the MLB roster. The 33-year-old utility man slashed .261/.330/.397 across 221 plate appearances during his time in Triple-A and will give the D-backs extra depth at every infield position. He's also capable of playing in left field. |
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| Mar 24 2025 | The Diamondbacks reassigned Vargas to minor-league camp on Sunday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas competed for the final bench spot on the roster but lost out to Garrett Hampson due to the latter's positional versatility. Hampson's ability to play three infield positions, all three outfield spots and his speed/baserunning advantage won out. |
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| Mar 23 2025 | Vargas started at shortstop and went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's spring game against San Francisco. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas is making manager Torey Lovullo's decision difficult as the Cactus League wraps up. He and Garrett Hampson are vying for a utility role, as the manager decides on an Opening Day roster. Saturday's three-hit effort followed up a 4-for-5 output Thursday, when Vargas started at second base. Entering Sunday, he's batting .375 with six doubles, two home runs, 10 RBI, 10 runs scored and one stolen base. Hampson, who started in center field Saturday, is batting .300 through 17 Cactus League contests. |
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| Nov 4 2024 | Vargas elected free agency Monday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas played quite a bit for the Nationals the last couple years, but he slashed just .246/.295/.316 in 2024 and the club didn't want to pay him a raise in arbitration. The utility player will hit the free-agent market rather than accepting an outright assignment. |
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| May 26 2022 | Vargas cleared waivers and was released by the Cubs on Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas was recently designated for assignment by Chicago, and he elected to become a free agent rather than report to the minors. The 30-year-old appeared in 10 games for the Cubs and had a .130/.231/.348 slash line with one home run and four RBI. |
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| May 22 2022 | The Cubs designated Vargas for assignment Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas was deemed expendable with the Cubs needing a spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for catcher P.J. Higgins, who was called up from Triple-A Iowa to provide a healthy option behind the plate while backstop Willson Contreras (hamstring) is day-to-day. During his nearly two-week stay with Chicago, Vargas appeared in 10 games and hit .130/.231/.348 over 26 plate appearances. |
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| May 20 2022 | Vargas went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas batted ninth but still provided an offensive spark in the 10-6 loss. The 30-year-old got the start at shortstop over Andrelton Simmons, though the latter seems likely to play more regularly moving forward as he works his way back from a shoulder injury. Vargas won't have a ton of fantasy value in a utility role off the bench. |
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| May 16 2022 | Vargas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas had started each of the Cubs' last three games at shortstop, going 2-for-9 with a triple, a walk, two RBI and a run during that stretch. He'll likely move into a utility role now that Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) -- who was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday -- is ready to make his first start of the season Monday. |
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| May 14 2022 | Vargas went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas isn't typically known for his offense and batted ninth in this one, but he was able to provide a useful fantasy line. The 30-year-old had his contract selected Tuesday with the Cubs putting Nick Madrigal (back) on the injured list, and Vargas will be a depth option while Chicago deals with some injuries. |
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| May 10 2022 | Vargas had his contract selected by the Cubs on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old missed out on Chicago's Opening Day roster but will now receive a big-league opportunity after Nick Madrigal (back) was placed on the injured list. Vargas should serve as infield depth while Madrigal is unavailable. |
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| Apr 4 2022 | Vargas was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas slashed .323/.364/.548 with two homers, a double, six RBI and three runs this spring, but he was unable to land a utility role on the major-league roster to begin the year. If the Cubs' position players deal with injuries during the 2022 campaign, Vargas' defensive versatility makes him a prime candidate to be called up. |
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| Mar 13 2022 | Vargas is attending big-league spring training as a non-roster invitee, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas signed with the Cubs on a minor-league contract back in December after appearing in 15 games with the team over the past two seasons. Chicago added Andrelton Simmons on Friday to cover shortstop, and Nico Hoerner, Nick Madrigal, David Bote and Sergio Alcantara may all see time in the middle infield this year. Vargas provides some veteran organizational depth and offers little fantasy upside in 2022. |
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| Sep 22 2021 | Vargas started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas got the start at short in place of Nick Ahmed, who has missed the last four games with a sore right shoulder, a bit of news that Arizona manager Torey Lovullo revealed Tuesday. In Ahmed's absence, Josh Rojas started three games with Vargas taking over Tuesday. |
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| Sep 19 2021 | The Diamondbacks selected Vargas from Triple-A Reno on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas hasn't appeared at the MLB level since June 18, at which point he had managed a .137/.200/.176 slash line in 55 plate appearances with the Cubs, Pirates and Diamondbacks. He figures to serve as additional infield depth for however long he's on the big-league roster. |
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| Jun 19 2021 | Vargas was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas has already been designated for assignment three previous times this season. He cleared waivers the first time after getting dropped from the Cubs' 40-man roster in late March but was picked up by the Pirates after the Cubs DFA'd him again in mid-May. He lasted less than two weeks in Pittsburgh before being DFA'd yet again and traded to the Diamondbacks. It seems that teams like him enough to keep him around for a few weeks on the end of their bench, so it's possible he'll get claimed yet again this time around. The move clears a spot for the Diamondbacks to add the newly-signed Jake Faria. |
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| Jun 2 2021 | Vargas went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old's first multi-hit effort of the season directly accounted for half of Arizona's runs. Vargas knocked in a pair on a single in the first inning, and then added a game-tying RBI single in the sixth. He's slashing a meager .158/.220/.211 with no home runs, six RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in 41 plate appearances between Arizona, Pittsburgh and Chicago this year. He'll likely fill a utility role now that he's begun his second stint with Arizona. |
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| May 29 2021 | Vargas was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Pirates nearly two weeks ago and went 1-for-13 in seven appearances. Vargas began the season with the Cubs and went 3-for-21 before being DFA'd. He could remain in the Pirates' organization should he go unclaimed on waivers. |
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| May 17 2021 | Vargas was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Saturday, and he'll remain in the NL Central going forward. The 29-year-old served as a depth option for Chicago this year, and he should serve in a depth role for the Pirates after Troy Stokes was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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| May 15 2021 | Vargas was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas had served as a depth option since early May but is no longer needed now that Ian Happ (ribs) is back from the injured list. Vargas didn't do much with his infrequent opportunities, posting a .488 OPS in 24 plate appearances. |
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| May 9 2021 | Vargas is starting at shortstop and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Javier Baez left Saturday's game with back tightness, so the Cubs are giving him Sunday off and starting Vargas at shortstop. The latter has played in six games since getting recalled earlier in the week, and he's gone 1-for-9 so far with a stolen base and two runs scored. Vargas should head back to the bench whenever Baez is able to rejoin the lineup. |
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| May 4 2021 | Vargas was recalled by the Cubs and will bat eighth and play second base in the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas spent three days in the big leagues in mid-April, going 0-for-2 in a pair of appearances off the bench. With a career .252/.280/.388 slash line, Vargas is unlikely to find himself in the lineup on a regular basis during his time with the team. |
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| Apr 16 2021 | Vargas was optioned to the alternate training site Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas had his contract selected by the Cubs earlier in the week and went 0-for-2 in two appearances off the bench during his brief time with the team. Matt Duffy was activated from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. |
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| Apr 13 2021 | Vargas' contract was selected by the Cubs on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas failed to win an Opening Day roster spot despite a strong camp and was designated for assignment, but he passed through waivers unclaimed and won't wind up waiting long for his first opportunity. With a career .254/.282/.391 slash line in 298 MLB plate appearances, he's unlikely to play a major role during his time with the team, but he'll give the Cubs depth around the diamond. Matt Duffy landed on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. |
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| Mar 31 2021 | Vargas cleared waivers Wednesday and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas was designated for assignment by the Cubs after missing out on a spot on the team's Opening Day roster. However, the Cubs hoped to keep him in the organization, and he'll report to the team's alternate camp in South Bend to begin the season. The 29-year-old appeared in 17 Cactus League games this spring and slashed .324/.343/.471 with one home run and five RBI. |
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| Mar 28 2021 | Vargas was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Sunday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas was vying for a bench role with the Cubs, but non-roster invitees Matt Duffy and Eric Sogard both earned roster spots Sunday, pushing Vargas out of the mix. The 29-year-old infielder now may end up with a new team or join the Chicago minor-league system, likely at Triple-A Iowa. |
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| Mar 23 2021 | Vargas is slashing .344/.364/.500 through 32 Cactus League at-bats with a stolen base, a home run and five RBI. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas is competing for the everyday role at second base with Nico Hoerner and David Bote, and the former has certainly been helping his cause. Eric Sogard is also in the mix, and it's unlikely that the Cubs will be able to keep everyone when they break camp. Vargas slashed .196/.222/.314 last season across 24 games with the Cubs, Diamondbacks and Twins. |
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| Feb 22 2021 | Vargas will be competing for the starting job at second base this spring but will likely fill a bench role, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas will compete with David Bote and Nico Hoerner for the starting job at second base, but the former will most likely serve as a utility infielder. That doesn't give Vargas a ton of fantasy appeal, especially after posting a .196/.222/.314 line in 2020, but he could be an injury or two away from more regular at-bats. |
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| Sep 30 2020 | The Cubs activated Vargas (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The utility man will be up with the Cubs for their wild-card series with the Marlins, which begins Wednesday. Before his regular season came to an end when he was placed on the IL on Sept. 21 with a right hamstring strain, Vargas slashed .196/.222/.314 in 54 plate appearances across stints with the Diamondbacks, Twins and Cubs. |
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| Sep 29 2020 | Vargas (hamstring) could be included on the Cubs' postseason roster, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas was sidelined for the final week of the regular season, but manager David Ross said Tuesday that he could return for the postseason. If Vargas is included on the roster, he'd serve as middle-infield depth after slashing .196/.222/.314 with three RBI over 51 at-bats with the Diamondbacks, Twins and Cubs during the regular season. |
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| Sep 21 2020 | Vargas was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, retroactive to Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas will miss the final week of the regular season after serving as infield depth for the Cubs recently. It's unclear whether he'll be utilized if the Cubs make the playoffs. Right-hander Adbert Alzolay was recalled from the alternate training site in a corresponding move. |
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| Sep 13 2020 | Vargas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at second base before shifting to third in the late innings, Vargas made his first homer of the year count as he drove a 3-2 fastball from Josh Hader over the wall in left-center field to cap a four-run comeback by the Cubs in the ninth. The 29-year-old utility player is on his third club of 2020, and Vargas' .204/.231/.327 slash line through 52 plate appearances isn't likely to earn him consistent playing time in Chicago. |
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| Sep 7 2020 | The Cubs added Vargas to their active roster ahead of Monday's game against the Cardinals, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chicago claimed Vargas off waivers from the Twins on Saturday, but he was unavailable for the past two days while the Cubs waited for him to clear COVID-19 intake testing. The utility man will provide depth around the diamond for the Cubs, but he likely won't have a path to steady at-bats at any position. |
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| Sep 2 2020 | Vargas was designated for assignment by the Twins on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas will be removed from the 40-man roster after Josh Donaldson (calf) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. However, the Twins are hopeful that he'll clear waivers and remain in the organization. The 29-year-old saw inconsistent playing time while on Minnesota's 28-man roster, hitting .227 with a double and two RBI over 10 games. |
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| Aug 23 2020 | Vargas will start at second base and will bat seventh Sunday against the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas will pick up his fourth start in five games, but three of those assignments came when Luis Arraez was sidelined with a knee injury. Arraez returned to the lineup Saturday and appears to just be getting a maintenance day in Sunday's series finale, so Vargas should return to a full-time bench role during the upcoming week. Vargas looks to at least inched ahead of Ehire Adrianza as the Twins' top infield reserve after going 5-for-11 with a triple, double, two RBI and two runs over the past three contests. |
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| Aug 11 2020 | Vargas was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Twins on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas was designated for assignment by Arizona on Thursday, but he'll find a new destination with the Twins via trade. The 29-year-old hit .150 with two runs and five strikeouts over 20 at-bats this season and should serve as infield depth in Minnesota. |
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| Aug 6 2020 | Vargas was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas is 3-for-20 with five strikeouts through eight appearances this season, so it isn't overly surprising to see him cast off Arizona's roster with teams needing to trim from 30 to 28 active players. The 29-year-old hit .269/.299/.413 across 92 games last season and could draw interest on waivers as a utility option. |
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| Jul 27 2020 | Vargas started at first base and went 1-for-4 in Monday's 6-2 loss to San Diego. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Vargas' third appearance and first start of the season. All three appearances have come at first base. Prior to 2020, Vargas played mostly middle infield and some third base, but a productive summer camp has manager Torey Lovullo looking to get him in the lineup wherever possible. Vargas is 2-for-7 with a run scored in 2020. |
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| Jul 25 2020 | Vargas entered Friday's game as a pinch hitter for Jake Lamb and remained in the game at first base. He struck out in his only plate appearance. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas was one of the Diamondbacks' best hitters during summer camp, and manager Torey Lovullo vowed to find ways to get his bat in the lineup. The switch-hitting utility infielder could be a primary pinch hitter for Arizona in addition to spelling all infielders on random days. |
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| Jul 22 2020 | Vargas got a start at first base late in summer camp, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas displayed a big bat during summer camp and the exhibition games in Los Angeles, which has manager Torey Lovullo thinking creatively about how to get him in the lineup. The switch-hitting utility infielder has a career .968 OPS against left-handers, which Lovullo might be able to exploit. Vargas came up as a middle infielder and played third base, but he's blocked at those spots. That leaves first base -- already the domain of Christian Walker (groin) -- and designated hitter. |
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| Jul 21 2020 | Vargas hit a solo home run and a single in Monday's 12-1 loss in an exhibition game against the Dodgers, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas provided Monday's lone highlight for the Diamondbacks, who lost both exhibition games to the Dodgers by a combined score of 21-3. He's swung a hot bat during summer camp and is expected to be part of the 30-man roster that opens the season Friday in San Diego. |
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| Jul 12 2020 | Vargas belted two home runs and drove in six runs during Saturday's intrasquad game, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas was a likely addition to the roster in spring training, and based on the way he's hit in camp, it's almost certain he'll be part of the 30-man Opening Day roster. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo estimated Vargas has hit six home runs in intrasquad and simulated games since camp opened. The soon-to-be 29-year-old has experience at three infield positions (2B, 3B, SS) and played a few games in the outfield for Arizona in 2019. That positional versatility, along with the distinction of being a switch hitter, could be helpful when Lovullo is required to trim the roster as the regular season progresses. |
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| Jul 2 2020 | Vargas is expected to be carried on the active roster to start the season, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas was having a strong spring before the coronavirus pandemic prompted MLB to hit the pause button on the 2020 season. With a plan in place to play 60 games beginning late July that includes an expanded active roster of 30 players, there should be room to Vargas and others that were competing for the final couple of spots on what was then a 26-man roster. Vargas along with Josh Rojas and Jon Jay should open the season on the active roster. Eventually, the roster limit drops to 28 then 26, so there will be some cuts during the first month of the season. A player like Vargas, who can play multiple positions, is in a good position to hang on to a spot. |
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| Mar 11 2020 | Vargas is hitting .394 (13-for-33) with three extra-base hits, three RBI, five runs scored and one stolen base over 12 Cactus League games. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas leads the Diamondbacks in spring at-bats and hits and is sealing a spot on the Opening Day roster as the utility infielder. The 27-year-old Vargas appeared in 92 games for Arizona in 2019, playing mostly second base and a handful of starts at shortstop and third base. |
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| Sep 25 2019 | Vargas went 4-for-6 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 3-2 extra-innings win over St. Louis. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas didn't start the game but was a central figure after entering for Domingo Leyba. His pinch-hit homer in the bottom of the ninth inning sent the game into extra frames, before his bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 19th inning plated the game-winning run. It was the longest game in the history of Chase Field. The 28-year-old utility infielder has been used primarily as a pinch hitter and defensive replacement, making just two starts since being called up Aug. 20. |
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| Aug 20 2019 | Vargas was recalled from Triple-A Reno prior to Tuesday's game against the Rockies. | |
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| Jul 23 2019 | Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Reno following Tuesday's loss to the Orioles, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 17 2019 | Vargas went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 9-2 win over the Rangers. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 1 2019 | Vargas went 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 10-4 loss to San Francisco. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 24 2019 | Vargas was a healthy scratch from Monday's lineup against the Dodgers, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 24 2019 | Vargas was scratched<\/a> from Monday's lineup against the Dodgers. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 22 2019 | Vargas entered Friday's game after Ketel Marte left with a groin injury. He went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in an 11-5 loss to the Giants. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 17 2019 | Vargas went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI in Sunday's 15-5 loss to the Nationals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 14 2019 | Vargas sits for the second straight game<\/a> Friday against the Nationals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 13 2019 | Vargas is not in Thursday's lineup against the Nationals, Richard Morin of The Arizona Republic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 10 2019 | Vargas went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Monday's 13-8 win over the Phillies. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 9 2019 | Vargas started at third base and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Blue Jays. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 7 2019 | Vargas is not in the lineup<\/a> for Friday's game against the Blue Jays. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 5 2019 | Vargas is not in the lineup<\/a> Wednesday against the Dodgers. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 3 2019 | Vargas went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Mets. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 31 2019 | Vargas is not starting Friday<\/a> against the Mets. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 29 2019 | Vargas went 2-for-2 with three walks and a pair of singles in Wednesday's loss at Coors Field. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 26 2019 | Vargas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 25 2019 | Vargas went 5-for-6 with a home run, three runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 18-2 victory over the Giants. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 25 2019 | Vargas went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, three runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 18-2 victory over the Giants. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 22 2019 | Vargas will start at second base and serve as the Diamondbacks' leadoff hitter<\/a> Wednesday against the Padres. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 21 2019 | Vargas was recalled<\/a> from Triple-A Reno prior to Tuesday's game against the Padres. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 11 2019 | Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Reno following Friday's game, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 8 2019 | Vargas is out of the lineup<\/a> for Wednesday's game against the Rays. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 20 2018 | Vargas went 5-for-5 with a double and a stolen base Thursday for Triple-A Reno in its 5-3 win over Tacoma. | The career-best five-hit performance extended Vargas' hitting streak to 19 games, with the infielder now maintaining a .412/.474/.529 slash line in July. The 27-year-old received his first MLB action last summer but has yet to earn a promotion to the big leagues in 2018 with the Diamondbacks' top three middle infielders -- Nick Ahmed, Ketel Marte and Daniel Descalso -- all steering clear of the disabled list. So long as that trio stays healthy in the second half, Vargas likely won't receive a promotion until September. |
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| Mar 16 2018 | Vargas was sent to Triple-A Reno on Friday. | Vargas reached the majors for the first time in 2017, grabbing four hits in 13 at-bats. He'll return to Reno, where he posted a .312/.355/.462 line in 113 games last year. With another strong performance at Triple-A, Vargas could return to the majors in a bench role at some point in 2018. |
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| Mar 1 2018 | Vargas (hand) has appeared in six Cactus League games for the Diamondbacks this spring after undergoing right hamate bone surgery in October. | Vargas was expected to be healthy by the time spring camp rolled around, and he's been given a shot to show his potential in front of the organization after appearing in 12 big-league games last season. In 11 at-bats thus far, Vargas has picked up two hits and one RBI while adding three walks and should continue to receive more reps throughout the spring. |
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| Nov 6 2017 | Vargas underwent surgery to remove his right hamate bone in October. | Vargas will now turn his focus towards getting ready for the start of spring training. The 26-year-old hit .308/.308/.385 during his 12-game stint with Arizona last season, but doesn't figure to break camp with the big club. |
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| Oct 1 2017 | Vargas went 3-for-4 with a double, three runs scored and four RBI in Sunday's 14-2 win over the Royals. | Vargas didn't get his first plate appearance until the fifth inning yet still produced a tremendous line. He hit an RBI single in the fifth, then added an RBI groundout in the sixth and a two-run single in the seventh. To top off, Vargas led off the ninth inning with his first career double. The 26-year-old rookie came in with a .111/.111/.111 line through nine at-bats but raised it to .308/.308/.385 with this effort. |
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| Sep 9 2017 | Vargas was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Saturday, Jack Magruder of FanRagSports.com reports. | With Reno bounced from the Triple-A playoffs, Vargas will join the Diamondbacks' expanded September roster. Vargas can help out all around the infield, but it's difficult to imagine his bat will ever play well outside of the Pacific Coast League. He hit just .267/.316/.360 in two seasons at the Double-A level. |
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| Jul 31 2017 | Vargas has been sidelined since July 23 with a hand injury, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | Vargas was an option to temporary fill in for Chris Owings (finger) and Ketel Marte (personal) at shortstop, but the 26-year-old is apparently dealing with an issue of his own. It's still unclear how much longer the ailment will keep him sidelined, but he hasn't been placed on the minor-league disabled list, so it appears the Diamondbacks are hoping he'll be back sooner rather than later. |
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| Jun 29 2017 | The Diamondbacks recalled Vargas from Triple-A Reno on Thursday. | The 25-year-old minors lifer will make his major-league debut whenever he enters game action. Vargas has excelled at Reno this year, posting a .303/.343/.447 line with six home runs and seven stolen bases over 353 plate appearances. Of course, considering his age and his presence in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, those numbers are probably a bit inflated. Plus, he'll likely only see fleeting reserve duty, even with Nick Ahmed on the 10-day disabled list, because Ketel Marte also arrived from Reno this week. |
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